Example: Those pens are so cheap! You can get them for a dime a dozen.
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
A Dime a Dozen
When something costs "a dime a dozen," it is common or inexpensive.
Example: Those pens are so cheap! You can get them for a dime a dozen.
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Example: Those pens are so cheap! You can get them for a dime a dozen.
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Head Back to the Drawing Board
When you "head back to the drawing board," you have to start something over again because the first attempt failed.
Example: After Johnny's first attempt to design a better water filter failed, he had to head back to the drawing board.
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Example: After Johnny's first attempt to design a better water filter failed, he had to head back to the drawing board.
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Cry Wolf
When you "cry wolf," you complain about something when nothing is really wrong.
Example: Natalie always cries wolf about attempted break ins; however, the police can never find any evidence.
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Example: Natalie always cries wolf about attempted break ins; however, the police can never find any evidence.
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Wild Goose Chase
When you go on a "wild goose chase," you perform a difficult or long task that accomplishes little or nothing.
Example: Barry went on a wild goose chase to find the oldest building in the town, only to find it had been demolished the year before.
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
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